[C320-list] Solar Panel Installation

[Jane & Ken]

Warren,  when we ordered our hull #219, we ordered it with the solar panel factory installed.  The original panel was strong enough to step (walk) on and served us for 16 years--no problems.  We no longer have the boat, however I am certain someone can provide the manufacture's name--but any panel you use needs to withstand foot traffic.  Ken



On Monday, June 2, 2014 3:46 PM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
 


Just be aware that the panel efficiency will be reduced some by the shadow cast by the boom. I guess you could push the boom to the side so that the shadow is not covering the panel. Should be a good place though if you don't have davits or an arch. What is the gauge of the wire Catalina put in? No sign of such pre-planning on my #574.CheersJohnM1999#574


> From: wupdike at hotmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 16:17:34 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Solar Panel Installation
> 
> Has anyone installed a solar panel in place of the sea hood in front of the traveler? Our # 62 came from the factory configured for a solar panel in that place. There are even wires from under the sea hood through the fiberglass into the battery compartment where they are terminated in a wrap. The owner's manual has a diagram of how this can be done; but, I've never heard of anyone who has done it. Anyone out there?
> 
> Warren and Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Gillingham [mailto:markgill at uwalumni.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, June 01, 2014 7:39 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Solar Panel Installation
> 
> I've followed Tim Grennan's photos regarding battery, regulator, and panel
> installation and am ready to install the regulator and panel this June.
> Have others installed a panel or two? What make and vendor have you used? Tim
> Grennan <http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/album.php?aid=12&page=1>
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